L'Eau Vive, Rome

This is an out-of-the-ordinary restaurant, run by an international community of Carmelite nuns, and is well worth a visit. A meeting place for people of many different nationalities, diners often find themselves joining the sisters for evening prayers at 9:30p. Eating here is not just a gastronomical treat, the business helps the nuns raise much-needed funds. The food served is mainly French and is surprisingly good; offerings range from soups and main courses to dessert. The wine list is excellent.